Neuroscientists believe
Interaction of individual brain events
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Waking consciousness...
Our awareness of ourselves and our environments
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Normal Waking Consciousness...
The state
We are awake and aware of thoughts, memories, feelings and sensations.
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An altered state of consciousness...
Distinctly different level of mental awareness from normal waking consciousness
Major changes occur
In qualities/characteristic of one's thoughts, feelings or perceptions.
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Depressants - alcohol
affects motor skills, judgement and memory
reduces self awareness
increases aggressiveness